DistantNews
Support us
Nolan's 'Odyseey' Surpasses 2 Million Viewers in Six Days in South Korea
🇰🇷 South Korea /Culture & Society

Nolan's 'Odyseey' Surpasses 2 Million Viewers in Six Days in South Korea

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Christopher Nolan's film 'Odyseey' surpassed 2 million viewers in South Korea within six days of its release.
  • The film's performance is faster than Nolan's previous work, 'Oppenheimer,' which reached the same milestone in 12 days.
  • 'Odyseey' is the fourth foreign film released this year in South Korea to exceed 2 million viewers.

Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'Odyseey,' has captivated South Korean audiences, drawing over 2 million viewers within just six days of its premiere. This rapid success outpaces the performance of Nolan's previous blockbuster, 'Oppenheimer,' which took 12 days to reach the same milestone in 2023.

The film has secured its place as the fourth foreign movie released this year to achieve the 2 million viewer mark in South Korea. Currently, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' leads the foreign film charts with 5.91 million viewers, followed by 'Toy Story 5' with 2.93 million and 'Project Hail Mary' with 2.91 million.

'Odyseey' reinterprets Homer's ancient epic, chronicling the arduous journey of Odysseus, the hero who led the Trojans to victory, as he battles the wrath of the gods to return home. The film features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog